Deal ‘at an early stage’: The Athletic confirm ongoing Man Utd negotiations over midfielder with ‘tremendous work ethic’
Manchester United is in early negotiations to transfer midfielder Toby Collyer to West Bromwich Albion. Despite the club's current injury crisis and lack of depth, the team is reportedly open to facilitating the move.
Why it matters
The transfer highlights Manchester United's ongoing squad management challenges and the strategic decisions being made by the INEOS leadership regarding player depth.
Manchester United have been approached by West Bromwich Albion to discuss the terms of a potential transfer for Toby Collyer .
According to Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic, the deal is 'at an early stage', and the midfielder is attracting interest from other clubs.
#MUFC targeting left-back before window closes. Hybrid midfielder desired. Myles Lewis-Skelly still seen as possible despite his performance in Community Shield.Jorge Salinas cheaper option, potentially meaning United try for Lewis Hall next summer ⬇️https://t.co/iuooPfVzWZ
United are seemingly open to facilitating Collyer's departure , despite being short of options in the middle of the park.
INEOS have only sanctioned two new arrivals in the form of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans , while Casemiro is now no longer an option, Manuel Ugarte is sidelined for the foreseeable future, and Mason Mount looks poised to miss Saturday's season-opener due to a knock sustained against Paris Saint-Germain .
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